18288 + Interview Questions in Biology

1.	"The pyramid of biomass is not always upright". Explain the statement. [2 Marks]
Answer» "The pyramid of biomass is not always upright". Explain the statement. [2 Marks]

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2.	How did sclera get nutrients.
Answer» How did sclera get nutrients.

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3.	Q9. With respect to the GM Soyabean ‘Roundup Ready’, consider the following statements. 1. It is modified to be herbicide resistant. 2. It has been developed by Monsanto. 3. China is the leading producer of the Soyabean in the world. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Answer» Q9. With respect to the GM Soyabean ‘Roundup Ready’, consider the following statements. 1. It is modified to be herbicide resistant. 2. It has been developed by Monsanto. 3. China is the leading producer of the Soyabean in the world. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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Q9. With respect to the GM Soyabean ‘Roundup Ready’, consider the following statements. 1. It is modified to be herbicide resistant. 2. It has been developed by Monsanto. 3. China is the leading producer of the Soyabean in the world. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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Q9. With respect to the GM Soyabean ‘Roundup Ready’, consider the following statements.

1. It is modified to be herbicide resistant.

2. It has been developed by Monsanto.

3. China is the leading producer of the Soyabean in the world.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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4.	In which food would you find lactic acid bacteria? Mention some of their useful applications.
Answer» In which food would you find lactic acid bacteria? Mention some of their useful applications.

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5.	Smack and Crack are produced from
Answer» Smack and Crack are produced from

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6.	What is turgor movement? Explain it with example.
Answer» What is turgor movement? Explain it with example.

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7.	In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice. Assertion: In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves are borne on the opposite sides of a single node. Reason: Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in China rose and Oleander.
Answer» In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice. Assertion: In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves are borne on the opposite sides of a single node. Reason: Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in China rose and Oleander.

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8.	Which of the following will lead to an increase in glomerular filtration in the kidney?
Answer» Which of the following will lead to an increase in glomerular filtration in the kidney?

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9.	"Carboniferous Period" is also known as "Age Of Amphibians". How does it collapse?
Answer» "Carboniferous Period" is also known as "Age Of Amphibians". How does it collapse?

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10.	Heart wood differs from sap wood in
Answer» Heart wood differs from sap wood in

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11.	The minerals associated with redox reactions are:
Answer» The minerals associated with redox reactions are:

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12.	When primary oocyte is arrested ,what is its ploidy?
Answer» When primary oocyte is arrested ,what is its ploidy?

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13.	Which of the following is a primary chordate character?
Answer» Which of the following is a primary chordate character?

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14.	Highest concentration of auxin exists
Answer» Highest concentration of auxin exists

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15.	Define the following with an example for each (a) Polysaccharides (b) Denatured protein (c) Essential amino acids.
Answer» Define the following with an example for each (a) Polysaccharides (b) Denatured protein (c) Essential amino acids.

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16.	Ratio of distribution of protein in muscle to the distribution of protein in skin is
Answer» Ratio of distribution of protein in muscle to the distribution of protein in skin is

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17.	A,B,D are three independently assorting genes with their recessive alleles a,b,d respectively .A cross was made between individuals of AabbDD genotype with aabbdd.Find out the type of genotype of offspring produced.
Answer» A,B,D are three independently assorting genes with their recessive alleles a,b,d respectively .A cross was made between individuals of AabbDD genotype with aabbdd.Find out the type of genotype of offspring produced.

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18.	Difference between a red sea and red tide is
Answer» Difference between a red sea and red tide is

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19.	The oxide linkage formed by the loss of a water molecule when two monosaccharides are joined together through oxygen atom is called:
Answer» The oxide linkage formed by the loss of a water molecule when two monosaccharides are joined together through oxygen atom is called:

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20.	Which one of the following statements is wrong?
Answer» Which one of the following statements is wrong?

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21.	Dr. F. Went noted that if coleoptile tips were removed and placed on agar for one hour, the agar would produce a bending when placed on one side of freshly cut coleoptile stumps. Of what significance is this experiment?
Answer» Dr. F. Went noted that if coleoptile tips were removed and placed on agar for one hour, the agar would produce a bending when placed on one side of freshly cut coleoptile stumps. Of what significance is this experiment?

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22.	Which of the following protozoans is a parasite?
Answer» Which of the following protozoans is a parasite?

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23.	Hamburger’s phenomenon is also known as
Answer» Hamburger’s phenomenon is also known as

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24.	Once a 'dark continent’, Africa today is definitely a ‘happening continent’. Considering this, India needs to intensify and deepen engagement with Africa. Comment.
Answer» Once a 'dark continent’, Africa today is definitely a ‘happening continent’. Considering this, India needs to intensify and deepen engagement with Africa. Comment.

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25.	What are the following? (a) Rh factor (b) Universal donor (c) Diapedesis
Answer» What are the following? (a) Rh factor (b) Universal donor (c) Diapedesis

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What are the following? (a) Rh factor (b) Universal donor (c) Diapedesis

Answer»

What are the following?

(a) Rh factor

(b) Universal donor

(c) Diapedesis

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26.	Flowering hormone is
Answer» Flowering hormone is

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27.	Which among the following includes the components in phloem of angiosperms?
Answer» Which among the following includes the components in phloem of angiosperms?

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28.	Which of the following suffixes used for units of classification in plants indicates a taxonomic category of family
Answer» Which of the following suffixes used for units of classification in plants indicates a taxonomic category of family

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29.	The hormone, which, stimulates the secretion of milk in mammary glands in women, is called:
Answer» The hormone, which, stimulates the secretion of milk in mammary glands in women, is called:

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30.	Which is absent in the area of pits
Answer» Which is absent in the area of pits

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31.	Which blood vessel wall layer is correctly matched with the description about its tissue structure?
Answer» Which blood vessel wall layer is correctly matched with the description about its tissue structure?

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32.	Why is maximum energy obtained from oxidation of fats?
Answer» Why is maximum energy obtained from oxidation of fats?

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33.	Explanation for open type of circulatory system
Answer» Explanation for open type of circulatory system

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34.	Which of the following is an unconditioned reflex action?
Answer» Which of the following is an unconditioned reflex action?

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35.	Which one the following is not a function of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
Answer» Which one the following is not a function of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?

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36.	If Meselson and Stahl's experiment is continued for three generations in bacteria. The ratio of 15N/15N:15N/14N:14N/14N containing DNA in the third generation would be
Answer» If Meselson and Stahl's experiment is continued for three generations in bacteria. The ratio of $15 N / 15 N : 15 N / 14 N : 14 N / 14 N$ containing DNA in the third generation would be

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37.	The term respiration was given by
Answer» The term respiration was given by

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38.	Identify the parts labelled in the age-structure pyramid.
Answer» Identify the parts labelled in the age-structure pyramid.

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39.	Which of the following is true regarding the structure of a skeletal muscle?
Answer» Which of the following is true regarding the structure of a skeletal muscle?

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40.	Which of the following options shows the correct measurement of an adult human kidney?
Answer» Which of the following options shows the correct measurement of an adult human kidney?

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41.	Water is essential for all living organisms because
Answer» Water is essential for all living organisms because

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42.	Match the following sphincters of with their respective location. Column I (Sphincters)Column II (Location)i. Ileo-cecal Sphinctera. anus.ii. Anal Sphincterb. between ileum and Caecum.iii. Pyloric Sphincterc. between stomach and small intestine.iv. Lower Esophageal Sphincterd. between Esophagus and Stomach.
Answer» Match the following sphincters of with their respective location. $\begin{matrix} C o l u m n I (S p h i n c t e r s) & C o l u m n I I (L o c a t i o n) i . Ileo-cecal Sphincter & a . anus . i i . Anal Sphincter & b . between ileum and Caecum. i i i . Pyloric Sphincter & c . between stomach and small intestine. i v . Lower Esophageal Sphincter & d . between Esophagus and Stomach. \end{matrix}$

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Match the following sphincters of with their respective location. Column I (Sphincters)Column II (Location)i. Ileo-cecal Sphinctera. anus.ii. Anal Sphincterb. between ileum and Caecum.iii. Pyloric Sphincterc. between stomach and small intestine.iv. Lower Esophageal Sphincterd. between Esophagus and Stomach.

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Match the following sphincters of with their respective location.

$\begin{matrix} C o l u m n I (S p h i n c t e r s) & C o l u m n I I (L o c a t i o n) i . Ileo-cecal Sphincter & a . anus . i i . Anal Sphincter & b . between ileum and Caecum. i i i . Pyloric Sphincter & c . between stomach and small intestine. i v . Lower Esophageal Sphincter & d . between Esophagus and Stomach. \end{matrix}$

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43.	Which one is product of aerobic respiration?
Answer» Which one is product of aerobic respiration?

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44.	Why is mitochondrial DNA inherited only from mother?
Answer» Why is mitochondrial DNA inherited only from mother?

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45.	In 1920s, the Japanese biologist Kurosawa and his colleagues discovered the foolish-seedling disease' in which rice plants grow too tall, is caused by
Answer» In 1920s, the Japanese biologist Kurosawa and his colleagues discovered the foolish-seedling disease' in which rice plants grow too tall, is caused by

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46.	Mutualism occurs between a butterfly and flower b escherichia coli and man c zoo chlorella and hydra d hermit crab and sea anemone
Answer» Mutualism occurs between a butterfly and flower b escherichia coli and man c zoo chlorella and hydra d hermit crab and sea anemone

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47.	The process of formation of RBCs is called
Answer» The process of formation of RBCs is called

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48.	Question 9 With respect to fungal sexual cycle, choose the sequence of events. (a) Karyogamy, Plasmogamy and Meiosis (b) Meiosis, Plasmogamy and Karyogamy (c)Plasmogamy, Karyogamy and Meiosis (d) Meiosis, Karyogamy and Plasmogamy
Answer» Question 9 With respect to fungal sexual cycle, choose the sequence of events. (a) Karyogamy, Plasmogamy and Meiosis (b) Meiosis, Plasmogamy and Karyogamy (c)Plasmogamy, Karyogamy and Meiosis (d) Meiosis, Karyogamy and Plasmogamy

48.

Question 9 With respect to fungal sexual cycle, choose the sequence of events. (a) Karyogamy, Plasmogamy and Meiosis (b) Meiosis, Plasmogamy and Karyogamy (c)Plasmogamy, Karyogamy and Meiosis (d) Meiosis, Karyogamy and Plasmogamy

Answer»

Question 9

With respect to fungal sexual cycle, choose the sequence of events.

(a) Karyogamy, Plasmogamy and Meiosis

(b) Meiosis, Plasmogamy and Karyogamy

(c)Plasmogamy, Karyogamy and Meiosis

(d) Meiosis, Karyogamy and Plasmogamy

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49.	Write the name of any one amine acid, sugar, nucleotide and fatty acid.
Answer» Write the name of any one amine acid, sugar, nucleotide and fatty acid.

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50.	Measurable traits like height, weight, skin color in man, show ___.
Answer» Measurable traits like height, weight, skin color in man, show ___.

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"The pyramid of biomass is not always upright". Explain the statement. [2 Marks]

How did sclera get nutrients.

Q9. With respect to the GM Soyabean ‘Roundup Ready’, consider the following statements. 1. It is modified to be herbicide resistant. 2. It has been developed by Monsanto. 3. China is the leading producer of the Soyabean in the world. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

In which food would you find lactic acid bacteria? Mention some of their useful applications.

Smack and Crack are produced from

What is turgor movement? Explain it with example.

In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice. Assertion: In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves are borne on the opposite sides of a single node. Reason: Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in China rose and Oleander.

Which of the following will lead to an increase in glomerular filtration in the kidney?

"Carboniferous Period" is also known as "Age Of Amphibians". How does it collapse?

Heart wood differs from sap wood in

The minerals associated with redox reactions are:

When primary oocyte is arrested ,what is its ploidy?

Which of the following is a primary chordate character?

Highest concentration of auxin exists

Define the following with an example for each (a) Polysaccharides (b) Denatured protein (c) Essential amino acids.

Ratio of distribution of protein in muscle to the distribution of protein in skin is

A,B,D are three independently assorting genes with their recessive alleles a,b,d respectively .A cross was made between individuals of AabbDD genotype with aabbdd.Find out the type of genotype of offspring produced.

Difference between a red sea and red tide is

The oxide linkage formed by the loss of a water molecule when two monosaccharides are joined together through oxygen atom is called:

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

Dr. F. Went noted that if coleoptile tips were removed and placed on agar for one hour, the agar would produce a bending when placed on one side of freshly cut coleoptile stumps. Of what significance is this experiment?

Which of the following protozoans is a parasite?

Hamburger’s phenomenon is also known as

Once a 'dark continent’, Africa today is definitely a ‘happening continent’. Considering this, India needs to intensify and deepen engagement with Africa. Comment.

What are the following? (a) Rh factor (b) Universal donor (c) Diapedesis

Flowering hormone is

Which among the following includes the components in phloem of angiosperms?

Which of the following suffixes used for units of classification in plants indicates a taxonomic category of family

The hormone, which, stimulates the secretion of milk in mammary glands in women, is called:

Which is absent in the area of pits

Which blood vessel wall layer is correctly matched with the description about its tissue structure?

Why is maximum energy obtained from oxidation of fats?

Explanation for open type of circulatory system

Which of the following is an unconditioned reflex action?

Which one the following is not a function of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?

If Meselson and Stahl's experiment is continued for three generations in bacteria. The ratio of 15N/15N:15N/14N:14N/14N containing DNA in the third generation would be

The term respiration was given by

Identify the parts labelled in the age-structure pyramid.

Which of the following is true regarding the structure of a skeletal muscle?

Which of the following options shows the correct measurement of an adult human kidney?

Water is essential for all living organisms because

Which one is product of aerobic respiration?

Why is mitochondrial DNA inherited only from mother?

In 1920s, the Japanese biologist Kurosawa and his colleagues discovered the foolish-seedling disease' in which rice plants grow too tall, is caused by

Mutualism occurs between a butterfly and flower b escherichia coli and man c zoo chlorella and hydra d hermit crab and sea anemone

The process of formation of RBCs is called

Question 9 With respect to fungal sexual cycle, choose the sequence of events. (a) Karyogamy, Plasmogamy and Meiosis (b) Meiosis, Plasmogamy and Karyogamy (c)Plasmogamy, Karyogamy and Meiosis (d) Meiosis, Karyogamy and Plasmogamy

Write the name of any one amine acid, sugar, nucleotide and fatty acid.

Measurable traits like height, weight, skin color in man, show ___.